[Recalled] "COLOR CRAYONS" — The crayons have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 7.81 mg/kg… | EU Safety Gate 2024-01-26
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | "COLOR CRAYONS" |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | CRAYONS |
| Category | Toys |
| Issuing authority | RAPEX |
| Reference | A12/00131/24 |
| Country of notice | Cyprus |
| Risk level | Serious risk |
| Hazard type | Chemical |
| Notice date | 26 January 2024 |
| EAN / barcode | 6938054200050 |
Why it was recalled
According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The crayons have an excessive concentration of lead (measured value: 7.81 mg/kg).Lead is harmful to human health, accumulates in the body, can cause developmental neurotoxicity and may affect breast-fed or unborn children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-3.
This Serious risk recall concerns Toys products distributed in Cyprus and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.
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